Coronavirus causes 82 deaths in East Northants
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East Northamptonshire has suffered 82 deaths from coronavirus since March, new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show.
The ONS data breaks down the deaths by area and Ringstead, Woodford and Stanwick was the worst affected area with 16 deaths in total.
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Hide AdApril was the worst month for the area, with 12 deaths. There were two each in March and May.
The figures released by the ONS today show the number of deaths occurring between March 1 and May 31 that were registered by June 6 with Covid-19 as the underlying cause of death or mentioned as a contributory factor.
The numbers are linked to the area a person was from, not where their death occurred.
The second worst affected place in East Northants was the Oundle, Warmington and Titchmarsh area, which recorded 15 deaths linked to Covid-19. This area also confirmed 12 deaths in April.
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Hide AdRushden West and North, Raunds, and Irthlingborough all recorded eight deaths.
There were seven deaths in Thrapston and Brigstock, Rushden East, and Higham Ferrers.
Rushden South had five deaths and there was just one death recorded in the King's Cliffe, Woodnewton and Easton area.
You can view the ONS interactive map showing the local breakdown of coronavirus deaths here.
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Hide AdNorthamptonshire's director of public health, Lucy Wightman, has been urging the public to continue to follow social distancing and lockdown guidance.
She said: "The people of Northamptonshire have been fantastic in the way that they have embraced social distancing and followed government and health advice so far during the pandemic – but it’s clear that we all must remain focused on playing our own part to stop the spread of coronavirus.
"Please stay at home as much as possible and limit contact with other people where it is necessary to go out, including remaining at least two metres away from people outside your own household and continue to wash your hands regularly.
It’s also important to remember that the NHS is still here for all those who need it. Even if you are shielding or isolating at home, please contact your GP or use the NHS 111 service if you need help for your physical or mental health."
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